Skyfall Quotes
Click here to read our Skyfall review. Gareth: “M, you’ve had a great run. You should leave with dignity.” M: “Oh to h*** with dignity. I”ll leave when the job’s done. I’ll be d***** if I’m going to leave the company
Silver Linings Playbook-Review
I wanted to post a few thoughts on Silver Linings, especially as it has generated so much additional buzz because of its Oscar nominations and win (Jennifer Lawrence, best actress). First, a disclaimer: It is rated R, primarily for its grand
Safe Haven – Quotes
Click here to read our Safe Haven review. Katie: “I just don’t want to owe him anything.” Jo: “It’s a bike, not a kidney. Look Katie, the great thing is life is full of second chances.” Josh: “Why do you have to take
Safe Haven-Review
Largely a remake of Sleeping with the Enemy with (spoiler!) a supernatural twist at the end, the story wasn’t particularly genius, or original, the dialogue wasn’t particularly witty, snappy or deep, (see the dismal list of quotes here), and yet
Warm Bodies – Quotes
Click here to read a review of Warm Bodies. R: “I should stand up straighter. People would respect me more.” R: “It’s because I’m dead. We’re all dead.” R: “This girl's dead. That guy's dead
Warm Bodies – Review
I can honestly say I never, ever thought that I would say that I liked a zombie movie, but I did – I absolutely loved Warm Bodies! Yes, it’s a zombie movie, but not in the way that most zombie
Lincoln Movie – Thoughts on a Compass
There’s a scene in the movie where Lincoln and Thaddeus Stevens are discussing the amendment to abolish slavery. They are both for the amendment, but differently so. Lincoln was milder in his approach, maybe not less mild in his actual
Lincoln – Review
He had just won a re-election. The people loved him. Why mess up a good thing by making an issue out of something as controversial and unnecessary as abolishing slavery? At least, that’s what Abe Lincoln’s advisors cautioned him. The
Lincoln – Quotes
African American Soldier to Lincoln: “I get sick at the smell of boot black and I can’t cut hair.” Abe Lincoln: “Well sir, I’ve yet to have a hair cut that will make any difference. My last barber hanged himself.” Secretary of
Climate of Confusion – Christians and Global Warming, Part 1
As is so often the case these days, the "discussion" about climate change has devolved into nothing but name-calling, ranting and pesonal dispersions. On the one side, there are people who claim that humans have caused global warming and radical
Four Truths for Uncertain Times
Dr. Craig A. Smith teaches four sure truths that enable us to face the future with confidence, regardless of what circumstances come our way. Listen to this audio message here: [audio:http://www.shepherdproject.com/downloads/audio/Four_Truths_for_Uncertain_Times_-_Craig_Smith.mp3] You can also listen to this message - and subscribe to
A Guilt Free Spin on New Year’s Resolutions
January is the time famously known for resolutions. It’s a time to take stock and make changes. It’s a great idea, but the statistics are staggering—the resolutions don’t stick. Motivation only lasts for a short while and then old habits
Hitchcock – Movie Review
Hitchcock. It was a fascinating movie about the man, his wife, and the making of Psycho. Anthony Hopkins was fantastic, and nearly unrecognizable. Helen Mirren is always a favorite and did a great job as well as his well-spoken wife.
Outreach – That Actually Reaches Out
For several years now I've been in a position that has led leaders in churches all over the country to ask me questions about outreach. You know the one I love the least? It's "how can we get non-Christians to
Defining Outreach
There are a lot of different approaches to outreach, but the one thing they all have in common is that they take place outside the church walls and, for the most part, off the church land. There may be some